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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.40, 21,955.24 and 8,835.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.40, 21,955.24 and 8,835.92 is: 12,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.40 : 21,955.24 = 8,835.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.40/21,955.24 = 8,835.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.40x = 21,955.24 × 8,835.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.40x = 193,994,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,994,744.22/15,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.72

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